SEVESO
INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC UNDER THE SEVESO DIRECTIVE
Kapeks Kimya Sanayi A.Ş. Şabanözü Plant, located at Sağlık District, Şehit Murat Street No: 77, 18650, Şabanözü / ÇANKIRI, has declared the hazardous substances present at the establishment and their quantities to the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change through the official notification system.
Following the assessment carried out in accordance with the legislation jointly prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and the Ministry of Family and Social Services, the facility has been classified as a Upper-Tier Establishment.
The Safety Report, which upper-tier establishments are obliged to prepare under the relevant legislation, has been completed, inspected by the Ministry of Family and Social Services, and found to be compliant.
Nature of the Establishment’s Activities
Kapeks Kimya Sanayi A.Ş. Şabanözü Plant operates in the field of production and storage of commercial explosives.
Hazardous Substances Present at the Establishment
The commonly known names of the hazardous substances present at the establishment and their main hazard characteristics are summarized below:
| Hazardous substance name | Hazard category under the regulation | Hazard class and category according to SEVESO regulation | Hazard statement code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detonator compositions, non-electric (for blasting purposes) | Physical (P) | Explosive – Mass explosion hazard | H201 |
| Explosive, blasting, Type E | Physical (P) | Explosive – Mass explosion hazard Eye irritation | H201 H319 |
| Explosive, blasting, Type B | Physical (P) | Explosive – Mass explosion hazard Eye irritation Carcinogenicity | H201 H319 H351 |
| Safety fuse | Physical (P) | Fire or projection hazard | H204 |
| Detonating Cord | Physical (P) | Explosive – Mass explosion hazard | H201 |
| Diesel fuels | Physical (P) Environmental (E) | Flammable liquid Aspiration hazard Skin irritation Acute toxicity Carcinogenicity Repeated exposure toxicity Hazardous to the aquatic environment | H226 H304 H315 H332 H351 H373 H411 |
| Fuel oil | Physical (P) Environmental (E) | Flammable liquid Aspiration hazard Skin irritation Acute toxicity Carcinogenicity Repeated exposure toxicity Hazardous to the aquatic environment | H226 H304 H315 H332 H351 H373 H411 |
| Ammonium nitrate | Physical (P) | Oxidizing solid Skin irritation Eye irritation Respiratory tract irritation | H272 H315 H319 H335 |
| Aluminium powder | Other (O) | Flammable solid Reacts with water producing flammable gases | H228 H261 |
| Thiourea | Health (H) Environmental (E) | Acute toxicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity Hazardous to the aquatic environment | H302 H351 H411 H361d |
| Sodium nitrite | Physical (P) Health (H) Environmental (E) | Oxidizing solid Acute toxicity Eye irritation Very toxic to aquatic life | H272 H301 H319 H400 |
| Sodium perchlorate | Physical (P) | May intensify fire and cause explosion Acute toxicity | H271 H302 |
Major Accident Hazards and Preventive Measures
Potential major accident scenarios that may result in fire, explosion, or environmental pollution have been identified and assessed, and all necessary preventive measures have been implemented. In the event of a spill within the storage areas for environmentally hazardous substances, leakage into the soil is not possible.
All personnel are adequately trained in emergency response. In the event of an accident at the establishment, the relevant authorities will be notified immediately, and people in the vicinity should move away from the incident area and remain in a safe location until the hazard has been eliminated.
Emergency and Crisis Management
A Crisis Management Plan has been prepared to minimize the impacts of potential major industrial accidents, ensuring effective communication with emergency services, neighboring establishments, and relevant authorities. Necessary training has been provided to employees by evaluating all possible scenarios.
Information Shared with Public Authorities
Reports evaluating all potential accident scenarios and Hazardous Substance Emergency Response Cards, which identify hazardous substances and response methods, have been prepared and submitted to:
- Çankırı Provincial Directorate of Disaster and Emergency Management
- Çankırı Provincial Directorate of Health
- Çankırı Fire Department